On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, the Superintendent of Sunnyvale School District, Dr. Benjamin Picard, held an information session for parents about the forecast budget for the 2012-13 school year. He discussed actions that the district is considering to address future…
The Santa Clara County Reading Council partnered with the Sunnyvale School District to host an amazing event in March 2012. The Children’s Writing Workshop was dedicated to celebrating children who love to write and children who want to become better…
This winter break, Columbia Middle School’s Beyond the Bell program was a recipient of the generous support of Spansion’s Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, one area of which is Community Service. Spansion, Inc., maker of embedded flash memory, is headquartered in…
The Sunnyvale School District Board, honoring the request of the Santa Clara County Board of Education and the County Superintendent of Schools, has passed a resolution to support the “My Vote Our Future” Project, a grassroots campaign organized by Parents…
What is JBK? Well, the secret’s out! JBK stands for “Just Be Kind,” and it is part of Sunnyvale Middle School’s efforts to create a more caring and positive climate on campus and off. JBK was conceived as a “stealth”…
Has your child ever been eager to learn about a topic that is not included in classroom curriculum? Has your child needed to review a lesson or get more practice? Maybe you want to learn more about the math, history…
Parents in the Sunnyvale School District were invited to a parent workshop on building developmental assets on January 30, 2012. The speaker, Clay Roberts, presented to district staff and teachers earlier that day as part of Staff Development Day training….
Lakewood Elementary School is off to an impressive start having launched the Project Cornerstone program this January. For details on Project Cornerstone, please see: http://sesd-district-digest.org/giving-our-children-the-tools-they-need-to-thrive/ The all-around program at Lakewood includes parent volunteers who read to students in all classes…
On February 4, 2012, Elizabeth (Liz) Hernandez was honored as Sunnyvale School District’s 2011 ‘Teacher of the Year’ and was awarded the Murphy Award for Educators, sponsored by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Hernandez came to teaching following a…
How do you picture recess at your neighborhood school? Kids playing chase, hopscotch, or climbing on play structures? You might see all of these at Vargas School in Sunnyvale, but you will also see kids walking or running around the…
Fairwood Elementary, in partnership with Generations Community Wellness (Generations), a Sunnyvale based non-profit organization, has passed a School Employee Wellness policy as part of a comprehensive School Wellness approach established during the 2011-12 school year. This policy helps to create…
With Spring sports season in full swing, it’s a great time to learn more about how to keep your child safe and healthy when participating in P.E. and extracurricular sports programs. SMS PTSA will present a parent education program, “Exercise,…
Ellis Elementary School is having its second annual Emporium on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 9am-1pm. The Emporium is like a garage sale, only better! The event features plenty of clean, gently used and new items for sale. Ellis Elementary…
The Sunnyvale School District held a Stakeholders’ Lyceum on October 27, 2011 to assess the current conditions of our district and develop a vision to carry us through 2020. Participants included stakeholder representatives of district administrators and management, board members,…
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes schools throughout the county for measurable success in closing the achievement gap between lower and higher performing students. “SJ2020” is the collaborative vision of the City of San Jose, the Santa…